Registration is Now Open for Where 2.0 - Where else would you rather be?
Written by O'reilly Media
16 February 2007
For two days, Where 2.0 will be the most important location in the world of location-based technology.
On May 29 and 30, Where 2.0 will bring together the speakers, the sessions, the events, and the attendees that promise to map out the future of the geospatial industry.
Where 2.0 brings together business leaders, technical visionaries, and grass roots developers to show us what's possible now, what's on the horizon, and what's being developed in university research labs and industry R&D departments. Session topics will focus on finding value in the geospatial industry. Where will developers make money? Which applications will strike it rich with businesses? Which will be rolled out to consumers? Where will enterprises be placing their bets? And what promising technologies will be attracting the attention of the venture capital community?
The Speakers and the Sessions
Thought-provoking, revealing, enriching. From government surveillance to cool new mashups, the sessions at Where 2.0 present some of the best thinking on geospatial issues today. These are just a few of the speakers and topics featured at Where 2.0:
Di-Ann Eisnor, co-founder of Platial, a people's atlas of favorite places, will speak on democratizing the map making process with easy-to-use, map-making tools.
Jim Greiner, from MapQuest, will lay out his strategic vison for the future, and how his company plans to remain the foremost resource for finding places via the Internet.
Sean Gorman, CEO and a founder of FortiusOne, will explain how maps can deliver eye-popping social insight and hard economic value using Universal Data Resources.
John Hanke, product director of Google Earth, will talk about building a 3D Model of the globe using satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D modeling software.
Myles McGovern, CEO of Immersive Media Corporation will showcase GeoImmersive Imagery. Using video capturing techniques and GPS data, video feeds from up to 11 cameras are stitched together into a geo-referenced 360 degree data stream that takes visual mapping interaction to a whole new level and places a viewer right in the middle of an environment.
Mor Naaman, research scientist at Yahoo! Research Berkeley, will explain a visualization technique called "tag mapping" and how armchair travelers can explore the world through photos using an "attraction map" with Flickr geotagged images.
Eric Rodenback, founder of Stamen Design, combines interactive data visualization and innovative design in a visually rich, cross-fertilization of ideas and technologies. Mappr.com, which places Flickr photos on an interactive map of the United States, is an example of the studio's web-based data visualization work. Stamen recently released Cabspotting.org, a collaboration with the Exploratorium, which builds live interactive maps based on GPS positions of taxicabs in San Francisco.
Andrew Turner will introduce the concept of the GeoStack, a collection of tools, standards and technologies that allow users to share and utilize their geographic data. Combine blogging tools, geotagged photographs, mobile devices and geolocation techniques with data format standards that can carry geographic information from provider to consumer; add aggregate services that mix and match feeds of data from their source to potential users; and top it off with geographic search and visualization libraries - that's GeoStack.
Unique Where 2.0 Events
We've already planned lots of great events for the evening hours at Where 2.0 - the famed Where Fair, an exhibit hall reception, Ignite Where (new this year!), Birds of a Feather sessions, and much more. There are more unique events in the works - so stay tuned. You'll find all the details on the events page of the web site: Looking for the future of location-based technology and geospatial information? Look for Where 2.0, May 29-30, 2007 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California, U.S.
Top iPhone related GIS and Geo Tech news stories from 2009 - At the end of the year its always interesting for us to look at some of the stats and results to identify trends and more important, to see what our readers think is hot! In the "news" category it seems that iPhone related geo tech items were extremely popular.
10 Awesome GIS and Mapping apps for the iPhone - I recall last year at the ESRI UC when an iPhone was on stage showing a prototype app (think ArcPad on iPhone). It was then that I realized the iPhone platform is going to be BIG in mapping and there's a ton of opportunity for developers.
Nokia Booklet 3G, unboxing video and image gallery... Those of you in the USA who pop in to BestBuy occasionally, you may have seen a stand showing off the Nokia Booklet 3G. A sleek, 3G enabled, SIM slot (AT&T) sporting netbook.
Interesting Tweeple - 10 Geo Technology & Geo-Social Women of Twitter - given the growing love for geospatial and location-aware technologies, I’ve decided to hype 10 women that I feel make a significant contribution to the Geo-Twittersphere. If you’d like to add 10 knowledgeable and useful Twitter contacts to your Geo following list I highly suggest the following: (in no particular order)
10 Geo Social Location-Aware Apps Making Waves... With Twitter's opening of their location API to developers there's going to be a ton of third party apps that will enable Twitter users to share location-aware information via their Twitter accounts.
Signs that indicate you may be a GeoGeek (aka. GeoNerd) and some suggested Geo blogs - Chances are good that if you are a Geo Geek then you already know it and likely refer to yourself as one. However, there’s many of you out there that may be on the fence and wondering… “am I a Geo Geek?" Read on for a comprehensive list of signs you might be a GeoGeek followed up by some suggested Geoblog reading.
Real-time GPS Mapping and GIS Solution Aids Efficient Disaster Management - Saturday, February 7, 2009 will forever be known as Black Saturday in the State of Victoria, Australia. In the midst of a 10-year drought, a record breaking heat wave descended upon the state, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees C (110-120 deg F), breaking all-time record highs in some cities - Victoria Police Use Trimble Juno SC Handhelds to Speed Assessment of Damage Caused by Bush Fires.
10 Ways Your Tech Business Can Take Advantage of Twitter - Many companies and individuals are still asking themselves how can I use Twitter in my business? The following is a small sampling of some of the ways that your technology business can use Twitter to your advantage.
2010 ESRI Federal User Conference February 17-19, 2010, Washington D.C. Walter E. Washington Convention Center - The FedUC is the largest geospatial conference for federal agencies. Connect with other leaders, decision makers, and GIS professionals.
The International LiDAR Mapping Forum 2010 - Tenth Anniversary Event! ILMF 2010 will be held from March 3 - 5, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Denver at Colorado Convention Center.
The NAVTEQ 2010 Global LBS Challenge Awards Ceremony will be held during Ignite at O'Reilly Where 2.0. Be among the first to hear as NAVTEQ announces the winners for the North America region. Participants will be competing for a global prize pool of $10 million and growing by showcasing pre-commercial location-enabled apps using NAVTEQ map data & products. March 30, 2010, during Ignite Where, 7:30pm - 9:00pm, at the Marriott San Jose, CA
WHERE2.0 2010 - Now in its sixth year, the Where 2.0 Conference is where the grassroots and leading edge developers building location-aware technology intersect with the businesses and entrepreneurs seeking out location apps, platforms, and hardware to gain a competitive edge. For 15% use Discount Code: whr10lbs
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